Lamination

A lamination pouch is a sealed air-tight plastic pouch with the capability to protect a number of work and home-related supplies, namely documents and other items which are typically written on. A heat-activation process binds the print material to the inside of the lamination pouch, which contributes to the tight seal created during the lamination process.

For example, a lamination pouch can be used for safety signs, labels, ID cards and luggage tags. Laminating pouches are different from traditional lamination in that the air-tight seal protects the contents of the pouch by preventing moisture and other foreign materials from entering the lamination cover. For this reason many industries, such as construction sites and plants, turn to lamination pouches in order to protect signs that are vital for employee safety.

Lamination is the process by which two or more layers of material are glued together and placed within a plastic covering as to protect them from damage and normal wear and tear or deliberate damage. This type of lamination, which is the one that people most commonly refer to, should not be confused with the type associated with electrical engineering, which is a technique used to reduce undesired heating effects. The plastic covering sheath used to cover the materials is known as a laminate. Credit cards, photo ID cards and formal documents are some of the most commonly laminated items, but the process is used for protecting virtually any paper document that might need protection, such as school reports and diplomas.